I've got this very special friend and she's having a hard time right now with her mother going through chemo and her grandmother probably dying in the nearby future.....so, I just wanted to write a song of comfort.
Did this back in 2009.
Before me and Jim actually met each other...
The music was improvised to the notion of returning home from space.
Jim did the Lyrics in 5 mins over the net..
And here it is..
My Harmonica was broken by the way. My…
Ilesa is a city located in the south west of Nigeria. This is a traditional rhythm pattern of the same name - but I'm not sure of the significance of the name.
I played on 3 congas, accented with bell clave, block and cowbell, of course…
Elvis has a few questions but not any answers............................This time Elvis had a little help from the local Japanese band that hang out at the local Chinese restaurant, he frequents and they bought along there instruments,down the…
For the lyrics I tried to "paint a picture" rather than tell a story or make a clear point. I was thinking of Caroline No by the Beach Boys about a girl who suddenly lost the glow of youth. The lyric is not quite succesfull but... it will have…
great chords on this track man.
about buffalo bill: i used the Line6 POD Farm program, and i think the settings were a Plexi Lead 100 head, classic distortion pedal, rotary drum+horn effect (may have been Phaser instead), and 'medium hall.' thanks for your comment.
Did this back in 2009.
Before me and Jim actually met each other...
The music was improvised to the notion of returning home from space.
Jim did the Lyrics in 5 mins over the net..
And here it is..
My Harmonica was broken by the way. My…
Ilesa is a city located in the south west of Nigeria. This is a traditional rhythm pattern of the same name - but I'm not sure of the significance of the name.
I played on 3 congas, accented with bell clave, block and cowbell, of course…
All playing by me, Roland HD-1 (drums), godin xtSA, Epi Sheraton, bass, keys. Recorded/mastered on Boss BR-1200.
Twilight turns into a psychedelic sunrise
The vision has me right between my eyes
Everything is glowing with a strange light…
Elvis has a few questions but not any answers............................This time Elvis had a little help from the local Japanese band that hang out at the local Chinese restaurant, he frequents and they bought along there instruments,down the…
Picture and information here:
http://chrisvaisvil.com/?p=859
Line up:
2 tracks (right and left) of hammer dulcimer, fretless bass, and cameo appearances for both fretless guitar and electric psaltery.
This song goes all the way back to my roots of writing music mostly on acoustic guitar and recording/playing all the instruments myself. Also my first 'proper' recording in my new studio space. Thanks for listening!
(lyrics)
Awake me from my…
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Another way to enjoy this is open a second window in your browser and start Norm's Ilesa at the same time.
That's one beautiful song you got there. Give your friend my sympathy
Yes Sir, you certainly are having a blast with the drum kit. Jammin'
Love that harmonica. It has a unique sound to it :) The whole tune sounds like a live performance. Nice.
Oh golly, I hear some synths and strings. I'm gonna download it. Ya never know :)
thanks, man. love that morning/snoring rhyme
'preciate the kind words, man. i like the eastern influence a lot.
hey thanks, man. i really like your style too. genuine and authentic.
Hey, this song really hit the spot. I love the arrangement and feel of it. Thanks for posting.
hé hij is weer terug! tof >>blijft 'n bijzonder mooi deuntje gr. L
Pink Floyd, Jan Hammer and Ennio Morricone - there's a supergroup I'd pay to see. Big sounds here, nice production
great chords on this track man. about buffalo bill: i used the Line6 POD Farm program, and i think the settings were a Plexi Lead 100 head, classic distortion pedal, rotary drum+horn effect (may have been Phaser instead), and 'medium hall.' thanks for your comment.
Something of the Dylan about it. Great mellow feel.
sweet groove man.
great psychedelic feel, nice guitar licks.
cool combination of sounds man, nice one.
Awesome Michael... great recording!
loving the broken timing that is synced again in the end. very very tense in the intensity of it.
This is awesome, You've got a great voice
Sounds like the originality from the 90's I like it man